Book · 2011 · Politics and government
The destiny of the republic
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It's a remarkable story, a remarkable book about a remarkable man that I hope more people take the time to understand and to educate themselves about the life that he lived.
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The best things said about it
Candice Millard's Destiny of the Republic which is a great narrative history of Garfield's assassination.
The title is Destiny of the Republic but the subtitle is a tale of madness, medicine and the murder of a president by Candace Millard who is such a talented historian.
I still reading Candace mallard's uh the destiny of the Republic about um President Garfield a very short-lived presidency.
I got a little distracted from my regular reading which is Candace Millard's Destiny of the Republic.
Why people recommend it
Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard is a riveting narrative history detailing the unexpected presidency, tragic assassination, and subsequent medical mismanagement of James A. Garfield. On Founders, David Senra expressed deep admiration for the book, urging his listeners to read the remarkable story because of Millard’s incredible writing and her skill in weaving together various narrative threads. Pamela Paul also enthusiastically recommended the work across multiple episodes of The Book Review, praising Millard as a profoundly talented historian and highlighting the compelling narrative about madness, medicine, and the murder of a president. Gilbert Cruz mentioned finishing the book on a train ride, while Paul noted in other segments that she had temporarily set the text aside only to return to Garfield's short-lived presidency and the harrowing details surrounding his final days. Throughout these discussions, hosts and guests consistently emphasized the sheer narrative power of the book and its value as an educational tool regarding an often-overlooked American leader.
Every mention
Pamela Paul so for those who have not read that book or for example Candace mallard's Destiny of the Republic which is… 4
“so for those who have not read that book or for example Candace mallard's Destiny of the Republic which is a great narrative history of Garfield's assassination”
“I still reading Candace mallard's uh the destiny of the Republic about um President Garfield a very short-lived presidency”
“I got a little distracted from my regular reading which is Candace mallard's Destiny of the Republic to read exit West by Our Guest this week Mosen Hamed”
“the title is Destiny of the Republic but the subtitle is a tale of Madness medicine and the murder of a president by Candace Mard who is such a talented um historian”
David Senra You've got to read the whole book. The writing in this book is incredible. The way Candace Miller weaves al… 2
“So that is an excerpt from the book that I want to talk to you about today, which is Destiny of the Republic, A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President, and it was written by Candace Millard.”
“You've got to read the whole book. The writing in this book is incredible. The way Candace Miller weaves all these stories together. It's a remarkable story, a remarkable book about a remarkable man that I hope more people take the time to understand and to educate themselves about the life that he lived.”
Gilbert Cruz well I finished on the train this morning Candace mards the destiny of the Republic 1
“well I finished on the train this morning Candace mards the destiny of the Republic”